Go build sandcastles, dive into clear, refreshing water, lose yourself in the horizon, but also visit cafés, bars, shops, and galleries... In short, escape and take off... Come on, hop in, we're taking you for a ride.
Art Calling
They are always the expression of one person's vision—a man’s or a woman’s. And even when they are no longer with us, these places speak so eloquently of who they were that they feel far more personal than any museum. The choice of location, the architect, the artworks, the programme: every decision...
Hamburg, of Steel and Sea Spray
To hell with the clichés. Hamburg may well be Germany's best-kept secret. Refined yet rebellious, the city lives by the water and breathes culture. In summer, it surprises with its lush greenery and laid-back atmosphere. Canoeing through the canals, a concert hall shaped like a wave, a bunker transf...
In Toulon, gazing toward Hyères
Less than 20 kilometres separate them, yet could Toulon and Hyères be more different? The Navy on one side, surfers on the other; a harbour facing gardens; mountains balanced by islands. There’s no need to choose: sleep here, dine there, and drift between the two—the promise of a thoroughly rewardin...
From Avignon to the Pont du Gard, the slow way
We thought it would simply be another lovely weekend away. Instead, we found ourselves laughing on our bikes, stopping every twenty minutes "just to take a look", and quickly realising that we had stumbled upon a completely different way of travelling. Allez Hop, we're off to the Pont du Gard by bik...
Strasbourg, one or two steps to the side
From the banks of the Ill to the shores of the Rhine, from the port to former industrial wastelands, a different side of Strasbourg emerges far from the usual tourist trail. Curious explorers, take note! By bike, you’ll put your calves to work as you pedal through lesser-known neighbourhoods, all th...
Haute-Bretagne, between Redon and the Rance Valley
What if, for this Breton escape, we resisted the obvious pull of the coast and chose instead to venture further inland — from Redon to the banks of the Rance, via Dol-de-Bretagne and Saint-Georges-de-Reintembault? In these places, often far from the well-trodden routes, new addresses are emerging an...
